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Sigh v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sighed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sighing}.]
1. To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual,
and immediately expel it; to make a deep single
audible respiration, especially as the result or
involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion,
grief, sorrow, or the like.
[1913 Webster]

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A home monitoring system that measures and 'collects' sighs. The result is a physical visualization of the amount of sighing, for personal use in a domestic environment.

The project is in two parts. The first part is a stationary unit, which inflates a large red air bladder upon receiving the appropriate signal. The second part is a mobile unit, worn by the user, which monitors breathing (via a chest strap) and communicates a signal to the stationary unit wirelessly when a sigh is detected.

Part of a series called "Measures of Discontent", from my MFA work at UCLA's department of Design and Media Arts
instructables.com/id/Sigh-Collector/

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  • Aaron Meyers 6 months ago
    funny project and a very nice video, michael.
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  • dirtytrip 6 months ago
    The sound of the engine definitely adds a nice touch :-)
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  • Jörg Brönnimann 5 months ago
    next project: tear catcher !
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  • mihai bonciu 22 hours ago
    Nice work!
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